Estimator

Key Accountabilities: Quantity Takeoffs Perform accurate and timely takeoffs using digital software for flooring, wall base, and other finishes. Validate plans, specs, and addenda to ensure completeness. Proposal Development Assemble proposal packages including scope sheets, pricing, clarifications, alternates, and inclusions. Tailor each proposal to the specific client and project. Pricing & Vendor Coordination Obtain pricing from vendors and subcontractors. Apply pricing strategies aligned with desired margins and project complexity. Bid Management & Timelines Manage assigned deadlines to ensure bids are submitted on or before due dates. Communicate proactively about any delays or obstacles. Preconstruction Collaboration Support handoff meetings and ensure clear communication of scope, quantities, and assumptions to project management and field teams System & Process Discipline Maintain organized and complete estimating files using the company’s standardized systems, software, and templates. Scope Clarification & RFI Generation Identify unclear or missing information in bid documents and escalate to the Senior Estimator or generate RFIs as needed. Learning & Development Continuously improve speed, accuracy, and technical knowledge through on-the-job learning and training. Seek feedback and implement it constructively. Margin Awareness Estimate projects with a clear understanding of target margins and company pricing strategy. Avoid scope gaps or risky exclusions. Team Support & Responsiveness Actively support the estimating team and respond promptly to requests from Senior Estimators, Sales, or Project Managers.

Core Competencies: Technical Accuracy Produces clean, accurate takeoffs and pricing. Time Management Prioritizes workload to meet all bid deadlines without sacrificing quality. Learning Agility Quickly picks up new tools, processes, and trade knowledge. Communication Clearly articulates questions, assumptions, and clarifications. Team Collaboration Works well with estimators, PMs, and sales; accepts feedback openly. Process Discipline Follows templates, systems, and standards consistently. Detail Orientation Avoids mistakes by focusing on small details within drawings and specs. Professionalism Interacts with internal and external partners with courtesy and credibility. Accountability Takes ownership of estimating work and outcomes. Integrity Estimates projects ethically and truthfully, without shortcuts. Core Values in Action We Are Relationship Focused: Supports internal partners by providing timely, complete, and collaborative estimating work. Contributes positively to team culture and morale. We Always Get Better: Seeks coaching and feedback to improve skills, speed, and accuracy. Shares lessons learned and updates tools or templates as needed. We Do the Right Thing, for Everyone: Submits honest bids that reflect real conditions, scope, and capabilities. Escalates concerns and clarifies questions early to prevent downstream issues.

Estimator Description: An Estimator is precise, reliable, and fast. They consistently produce high-quality estimates, submit proposals on time, and contribute positively to the estimating team. They are curious, coachable, and take ownership of their results—always looking for ways to improve and support others. Their diligence ensures strong foundations for profitable, well-executed projects. ADA Compliant Statement The KPIs, Key Accountabilities, and Core Competencies reflect the essential expectations of this role and focus on required outcomes rather than specific methods. Consistent with the ADA, qualified individuals may request reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions, and the company will engage in the interactive process to identify effective accommodations